Tim Griffin

“I go home every weekend to see my family.”

“Many of us believe that we need health care reform. That being said - Americans felt like they weren't being listened to. There were a lot of people across the political spectrum who said we don't want a one-size-fits-all healthcare plan.”

“I believe 2014 will be another historic year for conservatives in Arkansas, and I stand ready to help with that effort and make sure a conservative wins the 2nd Congressional District.”

“When I looked at it and did my homework on this issue, I concluded that a flat tax is better than a consumption tax.”

“I love serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I have especially enjoyed my time on the Ways and Means Committee.”

“My whole deal is reforming, changing, shaking up Washington. It sure needs it.”

“So far, Senate Republicans are good at getting Facebook likes and town halls and not much else. Do something.”

“Working at the White House is an honor for any preacher's kid from Magnolia, but the issue is jobs.”

“While others may get distracted, I will continue to focus on the problem of unemployment and seek to help create good, high-paying jobs for Arkansans.”

“I'm going to spend some time with my family. My kids are really in the years where I'm starting to miss more stuff, and we're going to stay very involved in politics.”

“People say, 'Well everybody needs a cellphone.' Well, what does 'need' mean? Do you need an iPad? How about a computer? A printer?”

“During my childhood, my father, a Southern Baptist minister, and my mother, a teacher, made sure I took educational trips to cities such as Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, Va., Philadelphia, and Boston to learn about America's history.”

“Telling people more about yourself and distinguishing yourself from your opponent - they're both essential parts of communicating with voters.”

“There are people who own cars and are getting free cell phones. A car helps one find a job, too. Where do you draw the line?”

“You're never as ready as you think you are. You're never as ready as you need to be.”

“The debate on healthcare was not done like most of our conferences are done - meaning it was not all on television. There was this procedural feeling that the bill wasn't done thoroughly and didn't reflect peoples' wishes. It's not coincidence that upwards of 60 percent of folks in my district are against it.”

“The last thing we need to do when natural gas has been such a blessing is raise the severance tax.”

“For Arkansas, I think the sky is the limit, but I think we are going to have to fight the urge to avoid risks. We need to look first at where we are as a state. I think, as a state, we have made progress over the years, but there are two kinds of progress: absolute progress and relative progress.”

“The federal government should only be providing services for emergencies. You and I, taxpayers, shouldn't be paying for cell phones so someone can have a social life. I just don't think it's appropriate.”

“I think it's inevitable that aviation is a part of the economic growth that surrounds airports.”